Question

Which best describes the sequencing of “Ambush”?   

It relates events in the exact order in which they occurred.

It includes multiple flashbacks about a variety of events.

It contains a narrative that is told within another narrative.

It recounts the narrator’s reflections of past experiences.

Answer 1

c.It contains a narrative that is told within another narrative

Answer 2

The option that best describes the sequencing of "Ambush" is option C. It contains a narrative that is told within another narrative.

Ambush is written by Gbemisola Adeoti, a professor of English Language at the Obafemi Awolowo University, and the director of the Institute of Cultural Studies of the same institution. He is a seasoned poet, a social commentator and has many works to his credit.

Ambush is a 21 lines poem that depicts the socio-political problems facing Nigeria. The poet describes how lofty dreams, aspiration, visions, and hopes are shattered by the political class that continually embezzle the nation’s resources. He conveys his opinion through the use of literary devices such as imageries, metaphor and symbolism.